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An eclectic source of information, one can get a fairly comprehensive view of emerging technologies an capabilities of...
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An eclectic source of information, one can get a fairly comprehensive view of emerging technologies an capabilities of various federal agencies. I found it especially useful for students entering law enforcement or corrections in the near future, or who are already working in the system.Technical Remarks:The videos on body armor and prison riot training are large enough that they may load slowly for classroom use. Depending on your connection speed, it is advisable to download the video before class starts.

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This is a good place to send students to build an appreciation of the difficulties associated with understanding the past...
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This is a good place to send students to build an appreciation of the difficulties associated with understanding the past based on the limitations of history. The site reinforces the messages that all historical data is skewed by culture, and limited by incomplete or inaccurate recording. I send my students there as an exercise to postulate how current events myght be recorded and remembered in the future. They seem to better understand the importance of accuracy and detail in report writing.Technical Remarks:The sheer volume of material makes the use of all the material virtually impossible for most class room activities, but it is a very good place to send students for group projects.

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For giving students an appreciation of the complex structures of the human skull, there are few better resources. My...
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For giving students an appreciation of the complex structures of the human skull, there are few better resources. My criminal investigation students find the site useful for understanding head injuries from motor vehicle accidents, assaults, and other traumas.Technical Remarks:Extremely intuitive and user-friendlyRequires Quick Time Plug in.

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Though it may be intended for law students, some of the exercises (״So, you want to marry a founding father.״) seem to be...
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Though it may be intended for law students, some of the exercises (״So, you want to marry a founding father.״) seem to be targeted at high school students. Still, it is a very comprehensive collection of explanations of virtually every aspect of the Constitution and how it is applied. The plain language used makes the explanations especially useful for those sust beginning their study of the law.

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This is a nice overview of biometric technologies. It would be useful in an introductory security and loss prevention class,...
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This is a nice overview of biometric technologies. It would be useful in an introductory security and loss prevention class, or perhaps introductory criminal justice or business courses, to give students a basic understanding of the capabilities of this technology.Technical Remarks:No technical requirements beyond a basic Internet connection to the site.

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This site would be very useful in exploring ethical issues related to capital puinishment. With a robust collection of links...
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This site would be very useful in exploring ethical issues related to capital puinishment. With a robust collection of links to germane documents and tables. Students with opinions on both sides of the death penalty argument can find ample material for animated discussion. Especially useful is the comprehensive presentation of ethical problems for those involved in the process.

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James Peacock
(Faculty)

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Mar 30, 2008

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